The Jerusalem Council

What false teaching was taught to the people? (v. 1)

Who challenged this teaching? (v. 2)

What did they decide should be done about this? (v. 2)

What did they do along the way? (v. 3)

Who else believed that Gentiles should be circumcised? (v. 5)

How did the early church work out doctrinal issues? (v. 6)

Who was the first to speak to the crowd? (v. 7)

What reasoning does he use to support the Gentiles? (v. 7-11)

Who else becomes a voice of reason in support of Paul & Barnabas? (v. 13)

What reasoning does he use? (v. 14-18)

What motion does he make? (v. 19-21)

Do you think bringing a council together of all apostles and elders was wise or unwise? What are the pros and cons of working out beliefs in this way?

What must we always be sure to include when dealing with difficult issues or difficult decisions?